Prognosis of Anoxia


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About prognosis: The 'prognosis' of Anoxia usually refers to the likely outcome of Anoxia. The prognosis of Anoxia may include the duration of Anoxia, chances of complications of Anoxia, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Anoxia, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Anoxia. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.

Prognosis for Anoxia: If the patient's respiratory and cardiovascular systems can be supported properly, recovery may occur, but depends upon the severity of injury. 1
Complications: see complications of Anoxia

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Anoxia-Hypoxia Information Page: NINDS

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